Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
training programs
Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
Job Description
Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, renowned for delivering innovative and quality solutions across various sectors including education, healthcare, business, sports, and entertainment. With a steadfast commitment to service excellence, sustainability, and community support, Aramark serves millions of guests daily. The company's mission focuses on making a positive impact on employees, partners, communities, and the planet by fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and promoting career advancement for its team members. Aramark is recognized for creating a dynamic and supportive workplace where employees can thrive and grow professionally while contributing to meaningful service operations worldwide.
Join our team as a Senior Executive Chef, a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing kitchen operations to ensure the highest standards of culinary excellence are met. As a Senior Executive Chef, you will lead a team of culinary professionals, focusing on training, inspiration, and performance management to build a cohesive and skilled kitchen staff. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing and standardizing production recipes, crafting exceptional menus, and managing food and labor costs to support operational efficiency and profitability. This role calls for a hands-on leader who remains actively engaged in culinary practices while ensuring safety, sanitation, and equipment maintenance standards are upheld rigorously.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to coordinate special catering events, share your culinary knowledge through demonstrations and instruction, and contribute to a positive kitchen culture. With responsibilities that include hiring, mentoring, conducting performance reviews, and recommending pay increases, you will play a crucial part in nurturing and developing the culinary team. Aramark offers a dynamic work environment where change is embraced, and your role will evolve as you take on diverse challenges and opportunities that drive service excellence and customer satisfaction. This position is ideal for experienced culinary leaders passionate about innovation, quality, and team development within a reputable global company.
Join our team as a Senior Executive Chef, a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing kitchen operations to ensure the highest standards of culinary excellence are met. As a Senior Executive Chef, you will lead a team of culinary professionals, focusing on training, inspiration, and performance management to build a cohesive and skilled kitchen staff. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing and standardizing production recipes, crafting exceptional menus, and managing food and labor costs to support operational efficiency and profitability. This role calls for a hands-on leader who remains actively engaged in culinary practices while ensuring safety, sanitation, and equipment maintenance standards are upheld rigorously.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to coordinate special catering events, share your culinary knowledge through demonstrations and instruction, and contribute to a positive kitchen culture. With responsibilities that include hiring, mentoring, conducting performance reviews, and recommending pay increases, you will play a crucial part in nurturing and developing the culinary team. Aramark offers a dynamic work environment where change is embraced, and your role will evolve as you take on diverse challenges and opportunities that drive service excellence and customer satisfaction. This position is ideal for experienced culinary leaders passionate about innovation, quality, and team development within a reputable global company.
Job Requirements
- 8+ years of culinary industry and management experience
- bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- ability to lead diverse teams focused on client and customer service
- experience in food and labor cost control and menu creation preferred
- p&l accountability or contract-managed services experience is a plus
Job Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in the culinary industry and management
- bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- proven ability to lead in a diverse work environment focused on client and customer service
- experience with food and labor cost control, menu creation, and building culinary teams is preferred
- p&l accountability or experience in contract-managed services is a plus
Job Duties
- Train and inspire kitchen personnel to achieve their best
- Estimate food consumption and manage the requisition or purchase of food supplies
- Develop and standardize production recipes to guarantee consistent quality
- Establish presentation techniques and maintain quality standards
- Plan, price, and design exceptional menus
- Oversee equipment operation and maintenance, ensuring safety and sanitation
- Occasionally cook selected items, ensuring involvement in culinary practices
- Coordinate special catering events and provide culinary instruction and demonstrations
- Directly supervise kitchen staff including hiring, mentoring, conducting performance reviews, and recommending pay increases
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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